Ahead of the general election on 4 July, The National Nanny Association has launched its manifesto which calls for nannies to be recognised as ‘essential’ childcare professionals who ‘provide personalised care that cannot be matched by regulated settings’.
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It argues to date that policy has been biased towards regulated settings with Government subsidies and incentives predominantly given to nurseries and childminders, ‘marginalising’ the nanny sector and leading to ‘reduced demand for nanny services’.
The manifesto calls on the next government to promote nannies, emphasising the ‘unique benefits’ they offer to different family structures and needs, especially children with SEND and those families working shifts.
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